{"id":53,"date":"2024-01-29T17:40:06","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T22:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/malt\/?p=53"},"modified":"2024-03-19T12:14:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T16:14:36","slug":"%e2%9d%85-winter-returning-visit-%e2%9d%85","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/malt\/2024\/01\/29\/%e2%9d%85-winter-returning-visit-%e2%9d%85\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2745 Winter Returning Visit \u2745"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Today’s visit to the Redstone Pines was a record dreary trip! The air was freezing and I hardly saw any students. There was less trash on the ground than usual as a result of students being unable to spend time outside. Compared to my last visit in early December, there was much more debris on the ground, including a large number of pine cones and needles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There was also a small amount of snow in shadowed areas of the Pines. Most of the “snowy” patches were really just ice. Between visits, there was a large amount of snow that I didn’t get to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Being that there was little snow cover, there were only a few signs of animal life. First, I found dog tracks. I have noticed during my project that the pines are a very popular dog walking spot for older community members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unfortunately, I was able to observe quite an upsetting wildlife phenomenon during this visit. Just as I was leaving, I noticed a fat squirrel laid out underneath a tree. He was fluffy and large and looked as if he had only just died. He was untouched by predators. I am curious as to what happened to him being he looked so healthy. I did not take a photo for obvious reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, the Pines are similar to the way I left them, with the addition of icy patches and more pine needles. The dominating conifers make the space green even during this harsh season. A few rhododendrons add to the surviving greenery. I can’t wait for campus to warm up and to see the Pines in bloom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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